Des Moines Parent Spotlight: Shaunna Maxwell This week's 'Des Moines Parent Spotlight' we are highlighting Shaunna Maxwell founder of Return To The Table. Shaunna and I have known each other for a few years and when she recently announced she was launching her new business, I was ecstatic. Return To The Table is an amazing resource for families. Picky eaters anyone? She wants to help your family try new foods and have the entire family...
B&B Theatres in Ankeny is so much more than the average Ankeny movie theater. This complex offers an MX4D theater, Grand Screens, bowling, an arcade, and a full service restaurant and bar. But one of the most popular features that parents want to try is Screen Play! Our family decided to give it a try to see how smooth the concept of Screen Play would actually go. What is Screen Play at B&B Theater? Screen...
Des Moines Parent Spotlight: Danielle Gohr I am excited to be launching a new series on Des Moines Parent! 'Des Moines Parent Spotlight' is a series that highlights different parents in central Iowa. Des Moines is filled with amazing parents rocking parenthood, work, personal life and more. Here is your chance to learn about some of their best advice, their favorite places for their children to play, the perfect night out, and how they juggle...
Volunteering This Holiday Season at Hawthorn Hill The Christmas holiday is quickly approaching (only 57 sleeps to be exact!) and like most parents, we are already beginning to feel the hustle & bustle of the season weighing heavily on our calendar, & our pocketbook. As a mom, this is my absolute favorite time of year (it really is true to whomever originally said, “I thought Christmas as a kid was the best thing ever …...
Teen Activities in Des Moines Do you have a tween or a teenager? One of the most common things I hear from parents is a list of activities and/or programs specifically geared towards teens. I have created this guide for teen activities in Des Moines. Have something to add? Please let me know. Our extensive event calendar is also a great way to keep track of fun programs, events and activities happening for teens in...